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81-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Brentwood

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By Published: June 10 2016

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Brentwood this morning.

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Maria Carmelina Arroba Gavilanez, 81, of Brentwood, was struck by a vehicle while walking in Brentwood. The driver fled the scene. Detectives ask anyone with information to call 631-852-6555 or 800-220-TIPS.

Brentwood, NY - June 9, 2016 - Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Brentwood this morning.

Maria Carmelina Arroba Gavilanez was walking on Ferris Avenue near the intersection of O’Rourke Street when she was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene at approximately 7:15 a.m. The vehicle, possibly light in color, fled eastbound on O’Rourke Street.

Gavilanez, 81, who is from Ecuador and visiting family in Brentwood, was pronounced dead by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.